"So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward."--Matthew 6:2

Unplug the Christmas Machine

Believing in the beauty and simplicity of Christmas, I commit myself to the following:

-to remember those people who truly need my gifts -to express my love for family and friends in more direct ways than presents -to rededicate myself to the spiritual growth of my family -to examine my holiday activities in light of the true spirit of Christmas -to initiate one act of peacemaking within my circle of family and friends

from Unplug the Christmas Machine by Jo Robinson and Jean Coppock Staeheli